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4h 54m254 miles12 stops
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Space Center Houston
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
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Houston Grand Opera
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
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Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
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Reliant Park
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The Menil Collection
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
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Mindspark Adventures and Escape Games
Mind Spark is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Austin, Texas. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, can you stay calm, can you escape?
7
Elisabet Ney Museum
Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.
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The Frank Erwin Center
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Big Top Candy Shop
10
Saxon Pub
11
Purrfecto Cat Lounge
We partner with local rescues to temporarily house cats. Book a CatXperience and be surrounded by love-able furrballs. You might find your next furry friend!
12
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.
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Port Arthur to Austin
1
Start:Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9889) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
2
Start:Houston Grand Opera
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(94) review
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
3
Start:Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
4
Start:Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
5
Start:The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
6
Start:Mindspark Adventures and Escape Games
Austin, Texas·
5.0
(99) review
Mind Spark is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Austin, Texas. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, can you stay calm, can you escape?
7
Start:Elisabet Ney Museum
Austin, Texas·
4.5
(95) review
Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.
8
Start:The Frank Erwin Center
Austin, Texas·
4.0
(96) review
1701 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701-1438
9
Start:Big Top Candy Shop
Austin, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
South Congress Ave, Austin, TX
10
Start:Saxon Pub
Austin, Texas·
4.5
(97) review
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2387
11
Start:Purrfecto Cat Lounge
Austin, Texas·
5.0
(97) review
We partner with local rescues to temporarily house cats. Book a CatXperience and be surrounded by love-able furrballs. You might find your next furry friend!
12
Start:Zilker Metropolitan Park
Austin, Texas·
4.5
(949) review
Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.
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What's the driving distance between Port Arthur and Austin?
The distance is 254 miles
What's the travel time between Port Arthur and Austin?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 54m mins in normal traffic
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